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PALLISER BAYVIEW PUMP HILL SALES ACTIVITY - DECEMBER 2019BAYVIEW Single Family Homes Prices Condos Prices

Active Listings 2 $775,000 - $899,900 3 $875,000 - $1,350,000

Sold Listings 1 Mid $950,000 - -

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Active Listings 4 $799,900 - $5,488,000 0 -

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Sold Listings 1 Mid $440,000’s 4 $179,000 - $595,000

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CONTENTS

6 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

7 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

7 THANK YOU, CASINO VOLUNTEERS

8 REAL ESTATE UPDATE

9 KEEPING UP WITH THE PBP

10 SAFE & SOUND: FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH

12 NOVEMBER CALENDAR

14 RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES: CHANGING ONE’S TUNE – THE EVOLUTION OF THE SIREN

15 BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS

16 MY BABYSITTER LIST

17 TAKE ON WELLNESS MAKING POSITIVE STEPS TOWARD YOUR HEALTH GOALS

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14Disclaimer: Published articles, reports or submissions reflect the opinions of the author and should not be considered to reflect the opinions of Great News Media (GNM) and the Mid-Sun Community (MSCA). The information contained in this magazine is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be so. GNM and MSCA do not endorse any person(s) advertising in this newsletter. Advertisements are not an endorsement of any goods or services.

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Important Dates to Remember:PBP AGM: Tuesday, February 4, 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Babysitting Course: Saturday, February 22

Family Day: Monday, February 17

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Join us at the PBPCA Annual General MeetingA great way to learn about the ac-tivities your Community Association board engages in is to attend the PBP Community Association Annual Gen-

eral Meeting. You can find out what we’ve been focused on, learn about our upcoming initiatives, and join us for snacks and drinks! The 2020 meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4 at the Community Center and starts at 7:00 pm.

Serve your community as a Board Member of PBPCA We are always happy to have new neighbors join our CA Board. Being a Board Member is a very reasonable time commitment and it is a great opportunity to meet com-munity residents. Community members are welcome at our meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. Think of it as a test drive to see if you would like to come along for the ride! Email me at [email protected] to learn more.

Thank you to our January Casino volunteersIn January, we worked at a fundraising Casino. These events generate much of our funding for community events and upkeep and improvements at the Commu-nity Center. We had a full house of volunteers and thank everyone for coming out and participating.

Belated thank you to our summer gardenersThanks so much to our residents, Ann Herman and Mar-garet Csuka, for their efforts over the summer to clean up and beautify the garden area adjacent to the Com-munity Center. It needed some attention and looked much better once they were done!

The ice is great – let’s skateAs I write this (before a cold snap), the ice is terrific on our rinks. Our volunteer rink crew has done a great job with upkeep through a few warm days, but, luckily, mostly consistent weather this winter. Make sure to take advantage of their efforts while we can.

Regards,

Jay Nelson

Thank You, Casino VolunteersThank you to all the Volunteers that helped out with the Palliser, Bayview, Pump Hill Community Association Ca-sino. The event was held at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino on January 11th and 12th, and we had over 30 volunteers join us for various shifts throughout the weekend. This is our most important fundraising event as we typically raise around $65,000 for the Community. These funds are used towards operation costs for our hall and our rink and help keep our Community great. To all of you that lent a hand, we greatly appreciate your support. We hope to see all of you at our upcoming Volunteer Ap-preciation Event where we can personally thank you for your efforts.

In addition to our Casino, we have various volunteer opportunities to fill throughout the year. From one-time events to permanent roles, we have something for everyone’s schedule. If you would be interested in becoming involved in your community or to hear more about our immediate needs, please reach out by email to [email protected]. We would love to have you on board.

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Last 12 Months PUMP HILLMLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats

Average Asking Price Average Sold Price

December 2019 $0 $0

November 2019 $0 $0

October 2019 $699,900 $642,000

September 2019 $1,089,000 $980,000

August 2019 $1,175,000 $1,100,000

July 2019 $989,950 $920,000

June 2019 $1,190,000 $1,150,000

May 2019 $1,445,000 $1,287,500

April 2019 $0 $0

March 2019 $0 $0

February 2019 $0 $0

January 2019 $989,000 $972,000

To view more detailed information that comprise the above MLS averages please visit pum.mycalgary.com


December 2019 $1,075,000 $950,000

November 2019 $1,099,900 $1,005,000

October 2019 $0 $0

September 2019 $2,590,000 $2,590,000

August 2019 $0 $0

July 2019 $0 $0

June 2019 $0 $0

May 2019 $2,499,000 $2,400,000

April 2019 $0 $0

March 2019 $1,390,000 $1,296,000

February 2019 $2,499,900 $2,340,000

January 2019 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

Last 12 Months BAYVIEWMLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats

To view more detailed information that comprise the above MLS averages please visit pal.mycalgary.com

Palliser, Bayview, Pump hillReal Estate Update

Last 12 Months PALLISERMLS Real Estate Sale Price Stats


December 2019 $479,900 $446,000

November 2019 $849,900 $775,000

October 2019 $529,900 $515,000

September 2019 $0 $0

August 2019 $589,900 $575,000

July 2019 $599,900 $570,000

June 2019 $0 $0

May 2019 $0 $0

April 2019 $599,900 $577,500

March 2019 $0 $0

February 2019 $518,000 $490,000

January 2019 $0 $0

To view more detailed information that comprise the above MLS averages please visit byv.mycalgary.com

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SENIORSCLUBCOMMITTEEMEMBERS

The PBP Community Center Requires

WE HAVE HEARD THE NEED FOR MORE SENIORSACTIVIT IES TO TAKE PLACE IN OUR COMMUNITYAND REQUIRE ENERGETIC PEOPLE TO HELP COMEUP WITH IDEAS. TOGETHER WITH THE PBP'SFACIL IT IES ADMINISTRATOR, WE WILL BRING THESEIDEAS TO L IFE AND PROMOTE AN ATMOSPHEREWHERE SENIORS CAN COMFORTABLY PARTICIPATEIN ACTIVIT IES WITH OTHERS WITH COMMONINTERESTS. IDEALLY, WE WOULD L IKE TO PROVIDEEVENTS AND ACTIVIT IES A COUPLE OF T IMES EACHMONTH. IF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN JOININGTHIS COMMITTEE AND HAVE A FEW HOURS TOSPARE PLEASE CONTACT J ILL AT THE PBPCOMMUNITY CENTER AT 403-281-1908.THANK YOUIN ADVANCE FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

We would love to have you join us!

SENIORS CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS

SENIORSCLUBCOMMITTEEMEMBERS

The PBP Community Center Requires

WE HAVE HEARD THE NEED FOR MORE SENIORSACTIVIT IES TO TAKE PLACE IN OUR COMMUNITYAND REQUIRE ENERGETIC PEOPLE TO HELP COMEUP WITH IDEAS. TOGETHER WITH THE PBP'SFACIL IT IES ADMINISTRATOR, WE WILL BRING THESEIDEAS TO L IFE AND PROMOTE AN ATMOSPHEREWHERE SENIORS CAN COMFORTABLY PARTICIPATEIN ACTIVIT IES WITH OTHERS WITH COMMONINTERESTS. IDEALLY, WE WOULD L IKE TO PROVIDEEVENTS AND ACTIVIT IES A COUPLE OF T IMES EACHMONTH. IF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN JOININGTHIS COMMITTEE AND HAVE A FEW HOURS TOSPARE PLEASE CONTACT J ILL AT THE PBPCOMMUNITY CENTER AT 403-281-1908.THANK YOUIN ADVANCE FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

We would love to have you join us!

Keeping Up with the PBPYour Palliser Bayview PumpHill Community Association tries to keep you informed of all our ex-citing activities through various forms of communication. You can look us up on our webpage at www.pbpcommunity.ca, read articles in our newsletter, PBP Matters, sign up for our e-mail list, and follow us on social me-dia platforms, such as Instagram and Facebook. We always love to see what is happening in our community, so feel free to tag us on social media.

Do you have any ideas on how PBP can do a better job of con-necting with our community? Please feel free to email us at any time at [email protected]. Your PBP Membership is only $10 for senior households and $25 for families. Keep in touch and stay informed.


BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

How a PBP Community Membership Benefits you:•MembersarethefirsttoknowaboutCityofCalgary

matters affecting our communities, upcoming events, volunteer activities and the AGM.•Membershipallowsyouyoursayinlocalmattersofim-

portance (i.e.. traffic, safety, development and planning).•Membersreceiveadiscountedrateonfacilityrentals.•AsamemberyouareabletovoteattheAnnualGen-

eral Meeting.•Asamemberyouareabletoshareyouropinionon

how the PBP Community Association is run and what programs and events you would like to see offered.•Membersreceivefreeordiscountedticketsforcom-

munity programs and events. Events include: Skating parties, Summerfest, Community Clean up, Cookies with Santa, The Children’s Halloween Party and more. Programs include fitness, children’s activities and senior’s activities.•Membersreceivediscountsatparticipatinglocalbusi-

nesses.

How your Membership Benefits our Communities:•Bybecomingamemberyouaresupportingafford-

able, local programs that help keep your community healthy and engaged.•WhenthecommunitiesofPalliser,BayvieworPumpHill are faced with a planning issue the PBPCA can rep-resent the interests of the community.•Membershelpwiththecostofmaintainingcommuni-

ty facilities, the website, events and other direct costs.

Ways to get your Community Membership:1. Renew online at

pbpcommunity.ca/memberships2. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can call

our office at 403-281-1908 and we will provide you with the necessary information.

3. New membership via the membership form in the PBP Matters monthly newsletter.

4. Come by the office during regular office hours Mon-days and Wednesdays 9:30-2:30 and we can assist you.

SAFE & SOUND

February Is Heart MonthDo you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and what to do if someone experiences these? Know-ing, may make the difference between life and death. Recognizing and responding immediately to the warn-ing signs of a potential heart attack may significantly improve survival and recovery. February is Heart Month: take the time to be heart safe and learn how you can reduce your risk.

Common signs of a heart attack(Any, or all, of these signs and symptoms may occur)•Chest discomfort described as simply a mild pressure

up to a ‘crushing’ pain; may also be ‘squeezing’ or a ‘heavy’ sensation;

•Discomfort may move to the shoulders, arm, neck, or jaw;•May include shortness of breath, sweating, or nausea

/ vomiting.•Signs may vary person to person and can differ be-

tween men, women and the elderly.

Heart attack Risk Factors •Obesity*•Sedentary lifestyle*•Smoking*•High cholesterol*•Age / gender•Family history

Speak with your doctor about how to treat your modifi-able (*) risk factors and learn to be heart safe.

What to do when seconds count•Call 9-1-1, immediately. Early treatment can greatly re-

duce heart damage and be the difference between life and death; •Treatment starts the moment EMS arrives. Paramedics

can provide oxygen, start an intravenous and perform an electrocardiogram (ECG);•Paramedics can also administer important

medication(s) in the early minutes of a heart attack to lessen heart damage;•During transport, EMS will share information with the

hospital so that definitive treatment can begin imme-diately upon arrival; •Take a CPR / AED course. Training is widely available

from many reputable organizations. It’s easy and could make a significant difference in the outcome of some-one experiencing a heart attack.


One Year Membership: Household cost: Regular $25 (discounted for 55+ $10/household)Please see http://pbpcommunity.ca/membership for terms and conditions

Membership is 12 months from date of purchase.

Membership ApplicationPalliser • Bayview • Pump Hill Community Association

www.pbpcommunity.ca

We / I live in: Palliser Bayview Pumphill Other

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Additional household members’ names (ages for kids): ___________________________________________

Full Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________Cell/SMS: ________________________________

Email*: _________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Preference: Phone Email

I agree that PBPCA may send me emails about PBP events, programs or current affairs.

*We value your privacy. We will not rent or sell your email address.

The PBP Community holds many successful functions each year thanks to the tremendous help of our volunteers. If you would like to become involved, please indicate below where you would be interested in volunteering:

Board Member

Family Skate Days

Garden Maintenance

Casino

Seniors Events

Community Clean-up

Fall Fest

Holiday Market

Rink Maintenance

Children’s Events

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RESIDENT PERSPECTIVES

February has Valentine’s Day, and Val-entine’s Day means romance. So, I’m taking that a step further and going to be talking about creatures of se-duction: sirens. Sirens in our contem-porary imaginations are more or less mermaids whose voices allure people to their deaths. But it didn’t start that way. Once upon a time, sirens were actually bird women.

In the Odyssey, Odysseus encounters the sirens on his journey home. To re-cap: Odysseus commands his crew to tie him to the ship’s mast because he is curious about the sirens’ song. He orders the crew to fill their ears with wax and not to loose him until they had sailed beyond the sirens’ voices. Beyond the sirens’ irresistible song, not much else is described. Scholars have suggested that it is because the audience already knew what sirens were and did not need to be remind-ed. But surviving images and litera-ture from the period depict sirens as bird-like creatures with women’s faces. This later evolved into women with bird legs—sometimes with or without wings on their backs—hold-ing musical instruments. At some point, all bird attributes disappeared, and they looked like human women, set apart only by their bewitching voices.

So how did we go from bird people to fish people? That’s a bit muddled. One source said that in Isidore of Seville’s Etymologies (c. 615A.D. – 630 A.D.), he wrote that in addition to feathered si-rens, there were also winged serpents in Arabia called sirens. It is possible that a snake/woman hybrid emerged which was either changed to or con-fused with half-fish. As sirens are as-sociated with oceans and seafaring, it would make sense for a half-woman, half-snake to be mistaken as half-woman, half sea-serpent/fish.

There were once depictions of male sirens too, but they seemed to have been phased out around the 5th cen-tury B.C., which I think is unfortunate. I don’t see male sirens being any less appealing than female sirens. I’m a sucker for a baritone as it is. Given that sirens are not the same as mer-maids, I’m also arguing that male sirens are not the same as mermen. And I think male sirens should be brought back. #Feminism (and I only mean that half-jokingly).

Beyond seducing sailors, sirens had function within the Greek cosmol-ogy. Proclus, a contemporary of Plato, relayed that Plato had divided sirens into three categories: celestial, generative, and purificatory/cathar-tic. Celestial sirens were under the authority of Zeus, while generative

sirens were under Poseidon; purifica-tory/cathartic sirens served Hades. The surviving sources seem to associ-ate them more with the latter, as Ovid wrote that sirens were companions of Persephone, Hades’ wife. There are two versions of why this is: one is that Persephone’s mother, Demeter, gave the sirens wings to help them search for her daughter, then kid-napped by Hades. The other version is that Demeter cursed the sirens to be the winged, singing seductresses because they failed to stop the ab-duction. Hyginus wrote that sirens would only live as long as those who were trapped in their songs remained ensnared. If they escaped, the sirens would die.

On a tangentially related note, the word siren, used in reference to a po-lice or ambulance siren, was first re-corded in 1879. But how we got from “hypnotically beautiful singing” to “obnoxious cacophony” is an article for a different time.

Here’s some free advice: if your Tin-der date has a beautiful voice from which you can’t seem to pull your-self away, plays a lyre, seems fishy or perhaps likes birds a little too much, maybe don’t fight your friends when they tie you to a ship’s mast until that ‘relation-ship’ has sailed. Happy Val-entine’s Day.


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Kids’ Programs with the City of CalgaryThe fun starts after the bell with Calgary AfterSchoolThis school year the fun starts after the bell. After school programs are offered by The City of Calgary and its part-ners for FREE or low cost. Youth are provided positive, fun and supervised after school programs in schools, recreation buildings and community facilities across Calgary. Children and youth grades 1-12 can drop into a weekday program in their community and take part in a variety of activities from 3-6 p.m. Activities may include basketball, swimming, arts, leadership, skating, sports and much more. At Calgary AfterSchool, it’s more than just getting children and youth active. These programs are designed to stay productive, increase self-esteem and teach them skills that will follow them throughout their life. Learn more at calgary.ca/afterschool.

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MLA, Calgary GlenmoreWhitney Issik311A, 2525 Woodview Dr SW T2W 4N4

403.216.5421 [email protected]

Dear friends and neighbours,

February 2020 is upon us. During this month Albertans will celebrate Family Day. This is a great time to spend time with family members and to get out and enjoy the best that Alberta has to offer.

Alberta is home to some of the most beautiful natural sceneries in the world, and they get even more beautiful during the winter months. This winter, consider spend-ing time in nature in Alberta. A walk in Fish Creek Provin-cial Park or maybe snowshoeing in K Country. Alberta Parks also offer year-round, winter campground and backcountry camping for adventurers who want to tent or use their trailer or RV.

Alberta is a wonderful place to live and to do business. We are working hard to make it even better. I am pleased to announce that the Innovation Capital Working Group will report at the end of this month providing govern-ment with advice on how to incentivize private capital investment in the province’s tech and innovation eco-systems. This working group includes representatives from key areas of Alberta’s tech, business, academic and financial communities.

We are also working to make the necessary changes to ensure that automobile insurance is affordable, acces-sible and sustainable. In December, a committee was appointed to provide recommendations on how to stabilize and reduce the cost of auto insurance, while ensuring injured Albertans are protected with appropri-ate treatment and compensation in recovery. This is a three-person committee that will report later this spring and includes a consumer representative as well as legal and medical experts.

These are just a few items that may be of interest to you. During February, I will continue to be in the constitu-ency. As always, please contact my office with any con-cerns or questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Whitney Issik, MLA – Calgary Glenmore

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To make a change, use goals to chart your path to suc-cess. Two types of goals can help you do this: long-term and short-term.

Don’t forget to write down your goals. They may change, but you’ll want a record. Writing them down is a great way to start your plan to improve your health.

No matter what your health goal is, creating a specific plan can help you succeed. Follow the steps bellow to create your plan. This will put you on a path toward meeting your goal. With the help of goals, you can go as far as you want!

Step 1: Know your reason. Why is this change important to you? Make sure it’s something that you really want to do.

Step 2: Set a specific long-term goal.A long-term goal is not something you can do all at once. It’s the goal that inspires you and that will show how far you’ve come when you complete it. It’s usually a goal you hope to reach in six months or a year.

A long-term goal could be to walk for one hour, three times a week. To keep going, think how proud you’ll be when you reach this goal.

When you reach your long-term goal, you can keep things fresh by setting new goals.

What is a long-term goal that you can reach in about six to 12 months?

Step 3: Set your short-term goalsShort-term goals help you accomplish your long-term goal. They keep you going day to day. They are usually goals you hope to reach tomorrow or next week.One example would be to start using the stairs at work, or to take one 10-minute walk and build up to walking three times a week. Short-term goals should be easy to do and will grow as you make progress.

How can you create short-term goals that you take week by week to reach your long-term goal?

Step 4: Prepare for slip-ups or setbacksWhat might get in the way of your reaching this goal? You may already know that things like time, money, or emotions could get in the way. How might you get around these things?

Step 5: Plan for support and rewardsWho can help you meet your goals? Maybe friends, family, or a support group? And how will you reward yourself? A movie, a special meal, an hour to yourself can be a treat.

Step 6: See your successHow will your life be different after you make this change?

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Dear Friends,

As we look to the silver lining of warmer temperatures, it is a good time to be mindful of those who face addi-tional challenges during the colder months.

We are in our snowiest months of winter, with March typically the month with the highest snowfall in Cal-gary, and this can put up barriers for seniors or those with physical impairments who are at-risk when walk-ing on snow or ice-covered pathways.

If you have the equipment or physical ability to be a Snow Angel, this simple gesture in times of snowfall can go a long way to warm a neighbour’s heart and improve safety and accessibility for everyone in your community.

It is also during the winter months where Calgary Police Services see a spike in vehicle thefts. The police high-light through their fall Operation Cold Start initiative that over half of all vehicle thefts during these months are a result of vehicles left running with the keys left in the ignition and doors unlocked.

Please be cognizant that car thefts are often crimes of opportunity and to ensure you keep your 9 p.m. rou-tine running year-long—which includes ensuring no valuables are left in plain sight and your car doors are locked.

I am only a couple of months into my work on the Cal-gary Police Commission, and this has given me great insights into the challenges faced by not only our front-line services, but of those facing addiction, homeless-ness and mental health barriers in this city. I pursued this role because you reached out to me and told me that safety and security are top of mind.

As always, the generosity of residents across this city warms my heart and I encourage you all to continue to look out for one another and be good neighbours.

I look forward to seeing many of you at our Town Hall on Feb. 20 at Nellie McClung School at 2315 Palliser Drive SW. Hats off to the Palliser Bayview Pumphill Commu-nity Association for hosting us.

Respectfully,Jeromy Farkas (Palliser resident and Ward 11 City Councillor)


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